Essay X² alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Essay X² (Geopolitics, Satire and Ukraine-Russia Relations). The closest matches are Sarcastosaurus, Conflict and Leading Thoughts: Geopolitics, Economics & Markets. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Essay X²

Essay X² publishes satirical political commentary, geopolitical analysis, and cultural essays on topics ranging from international conflicts to spiritualism. The publication mixes formats, alternating between serious…

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    Sarcastosaurus14K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Sarcastosaurus publishes weekly geopolitical and economic analysis focusing on conflicts in the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East regions, alongside assessments of wartime economic recovery and trade dynamics. The…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical researchers

    2 shared topics

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    Conflict6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Conflict publishes in-depth essays on US-China relations, international diplomacy, and monetary policy for a business audience. The publication features analytical critiques of administration policies and economic…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    A decade from now, what will you wish you had known today?

    Likely audience: Economic analysts

    2 shared topics

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    LinkedInWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Behind-the-scenes briefings on developments throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts

    2 shared topics

  5. 5

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    Stories to make us smarter.

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    2 shared topics

  6. 6
    Anna's DayBreak News550K+ subscribers

    beehiivDaily · last post today

    We are focused on delivering impartial news about the world, business, science, health, technology and the economy.

    Likely audience: General news readers

    1 shared topic

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    Sinocism427K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Sinocism publishes monthly reports on Chinese domestic policy, international trade relations, and US-China diplomatic developments. The publication mixes hard news on economic data and government directives with…

    Likely audience: Government officials

    1 shared topic

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    Alts.co348K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Unique investment ideas worth exploring.

    Likely audience: Individual investors

    1 shared topic

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    Lucid209K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Lucid publishes weekly Q&A transcripts and essays on authoritarianism, economic inequality, and voter mobilization for readers interested in political history and democratic resilience. The publication mixes live event…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Hung Up189K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Hung Up publishes a rotating mix of pop culture news, film reviews, personal essays, and celebrity gossip. The publication targets readers interested in entertainment industry mergers, celebrity controversies, and…

    Likely audience: Media industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present

    Likely audience: Foreign policy experts

    1 shared topic

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    In the Writing Burrow188K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Uncharted Territories134K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Uncharted Territories publishes long-form essays on Japanese history, geopolitics, and migration policy for an audience interested in deep-dive historical analysis and regional affairs. The publication mixes analytical…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Principled Perspectives125K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    For over 50 years, global macro investor Ray Dalio led Bridgewater Associates, growing it from a NYC apartment to the world's largest hedge fund. He is also a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Phillips’s Newsletter123K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Whatever intrigues me--these days the Russo-Ukraine War with regular departures

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    NextDraft102K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: NextDraft publishes a rotating collection of news briefs, opinion pieces, and commentary on US politics, international security, artificial intelligence, and social issues. The publication mixes formats including gift…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Whales Investing102K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Insights, analysis, and personal experience from the world of investing

    Likely audience: Investors

    1 shared topic

  18. 18
    John’s Substack102K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Dave Barry’s Substack102K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    It's pretty random.

    Likely audience: Halloween enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    The Present Age98K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Present Age publishes opinion essays and cultural commentary covering politics, media consolidation, sports, and personal health topics. The publication mixes long-form analysis with personal reflections and does…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Badlands Media86K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Honesty and integrity from citizen journalists.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Real Scott Ritter75K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Featuring original articles and videos, including episodes of Trump Watch, The Russia House and related content.

    Likely audience: free speech advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Numb at the Lodge68K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Numb at the Lodge publishes critical essays on culture, politics, and science that blend satire with serious analysis of media ethics and historical concepts. The publication targets an audience interested in…

    Likely audience: British media professionals

    1 shared topic

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    CT Capitol Dispatch61K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: CT Capitol Dispatch publishes state-specific news on federal funding cuts, energy prices, and public health issues for Connecticut residents and policymakers. The publication mixes hard news reports on legislative…

    Likely audience: Connecticut residents

    1 shared topic

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